Vote for Bold Idea, Revolutionize World Health

Each year, the not-for-profit Grand Challenges Canada gives $100,000 (and possibly as much as $1-million) to a “Rising Star” who has a big, bold idea for improving global health. Last year’s Rising Star was actually two stars: research power couple Dr. Nitika Pant Pai and Dr. Madhukar Pai. The McGill/MUHC investigators have been striving to improve the health and well-being of millions of people affected by HIV and tuberculosis.

Now, the burning question: Who will be the 2012 Rising Star? Well, it could be one of five McGill researchers. And you can help by watching, and giving the digital thumbs-up to, their video descriptions of their big ideas:

Philippe Archambault(Physical & Occupational Therapy) : A low-cost, home-based video game system to help people recover from hand and arm disabilities.

James Ford (Geography) : Using digital tools to preserve and promote indigenous knowledge about climate change.